This is very early – so that might mean it will take a few days before all 2NLs are sent.
The email itself has no useful information. It simply tells you to check the ESC site for the interview details. Some people that receive the email will find the ESC site is not ready, those people should try again after a few hours. Also, some people find the email itself goes to a trash or spam folder or somehow miss it. So – if you think you may have been scheduled but missed your email, you can check the ESC site, just in case. The 1NL (you have been selected letter) is replaced by a new letter which gives the appointment details.
For those that received their interview notice, now is the time to start preparing for the interview. Gathering documents, scheduling the medical and so on. To learn how to prepare please view my guide on preparing for the interview.
November 15, 2017 at 23:20
Why it’s very slow like that
November 16, 2017 at 02:09
hi dear,
how many selectee have case number between 1 to 10000 of Asia region of 2018?
1. ur guss plz
November 16, 2017 at 05:51
I’m too busy for guessing games. Really.
November 16, 2017 at 02:15
Thank you Britt i got the 2nd NL from Ethiopia
November 16, 2017 at 03:08
Thanks Mr Brit Simon, I received my 2NL yesterday.
November 16, 2017 at 04:44
hi brit
I received my 2NL yesterday thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 16, 2017 at 06:47
Hi Gudo
Please what is your CN and when have you sent????
My own is Cn102XX,my DS sent 6 weeks ago and i have not received the 2NL
November 16, 2017 at 08:40
my case no is 81** DS sent by may 11
November 16, 2017 at 05:15
Received my 2nl thanks Brit
November 16, 2017 at 05:52
Dear simon, first of all i would like to thank you ones again so much for all your help. I have received my 2LNs. God bless you!
November 16, 2017 at 06:43
Hello teshale
Please what is your CN and when have you sent????
My own is Cn102XX,my DS sent 6 weeks ago and i have not received the 2NL
November 16, 2017 at 11:05
U can’t get received by this VB…b/c the cutoff for Ethiopia is 9200 and ur’s is above the cutoff….Patience!!!
November 16, 2017 at 14:20
🙂
November 16, 2017 at 16:02
QABSOO
My CN is for africa 2018AF000102XX not ethiopia
what’s why i was asking
November 16, 2017 at 14:32
Stop asking people and start thinking. Are you Ethiopian? If so then you are not yet current.
November 16, 2017 at 15:35
Britsimon , i am not ethiopiean and my CN is for Africa 2018AF102xx nothing refer to éthiopien
November 16, 2017 at 15:54
hi britsimon
my CN is for africa 2018AF000102XX and i am not ethiopian.
that mean this CN is now current because i am between 10.000 and 13.000
November 16, 2017 at 17:24
You are current, yes – but will only be scheduled if your DS260 is processed. Really – exercise some patience.
November 16, 2017 at 09:10
I received my 2NL too ..thank u a lot Brit !
November 16, 2017 at 10:52
I got too tnx brit for all
November 16, 2017 at 11:27
hi brit
in my birth certificate the place of birth is different from my permanent adress will it cause any problem
November 16, 2017 at 14:20
No
November 16, 2017 at 13:15
Haloo Brit,
i just want to thank you for the support here on your blog.i had an interview today at Nairobi Embassy and my visa was approved.
i will give my interview experience soon.
thanks once again Brit
November 16, 2017 at 14:15
Awesome!
November 16, 2017 at 14:40
Bonjour Mr Simon svp j’ai besoin d’une explication.. Je suis dviste 2018 de la Guinée Conakry.j’ai passé mon interview a l’ambassade de dakar le 14 novembre 2017 tout c bien passé mais a la fin le consul m’a dit que ma demande de visa nécessite une procédure administrative qu’il allait me contacté. Mais jusque là pas de signe de leur part et je ne parvient non plus a consulter mon statut de demande de visa sur le site ceac.stage.gov/ceacstattracker.on me dit numéro de dossier de visa immigrant invalide
November 16, 2017 at 15:21
English please
November 16, 2017 at 15:40
The translation of Sere’s question :
Hi Mr Simon , Please I need an explanation .. I’m a DV 2018 winner from Guinea Conakry , I passed the interview in the embassy of Dakar the 14th of november 2017 , Everything was fine but at the end the CO told me that my visa request needed from Administrative process , and that he will contact me . but till now , no sign from him , and I can’t consult the status of my Visa in the website ceac.stage.gov/ceacstattracker. It tells me that the number of the visa immigration is not valid.
November 16, 2017 at 17:26
He waited 2 whole days before panicking. Jeez. PATIENCE!!!!
CEAC is not checkable for DV23018 cases yet.
November 16, 2017 at 20:25
Hi Mr Simon
Many thanks for your support. I received the 2NL for interview this January. I have one issue need yiur advice. My son is studying in a country that is different than the country where the interview will be conducted. Unfortunately after the interview day he must fly to perform his semester final exams. Should I reschedule the interview or once our case is accepted by the councel can we postpone issuing the visa only on his passport and issue the visa for rest of my family.
Many thanks for you in advance.
November 16, 2017 at 20:52
I would suggest he attends the interview and arranged to courier the passport back to the embassy for the visa to be produced. Agree that with the embassy in advance.
November 16, 2017 at 22:34
dear brit how are you. I recived my 2NL Yesterday. now I Want To Register Appointment . Is My Derivative Requered To Register An Appointment Or Only Tge Principal Applicant.
Thans.
November 17, 2017 at 04:08
Principal.
November 17, 2017 at 05:11
Submitted my ds-260 october 5, recieved 2NL 2 on Nov 15. Thanks Simon for all your help
November 17, 2017 at 07:30
Hello Brit! After receiving 2nl do i have to contact the embassy or i should wait and go on the scheduled date for interview
November 17, 2017 at 15:30
Sometimes the embassy asks you complete a profile for a courier, but otherwise, just attend on the given date.
November 17, 2017 at 07:44
Hello Britsimon
Please i need help to understand this situation
Someone has sumitted his DS 5th october 2017 with CN11XXX and received the 2NL from 13 to 15november.
I have sumitted my 1st october 2017 with a CN102XX current and i have not receiv anything like 2NL
Please help me to understand??
November 17, 2017 at 15:29
Not every DS260 takes the same time to process. It’s that simple.
November 17, 2017 at 09:16
hi brit simon , thank you for updating and now i got 2N letter but in the letter there is no detail information that payment for interview, medical, education certificate , police clearance is not stated it simply to visit us http:www.dvselectee.gov.
Thank you
November 17, 2017 at 15:27
Go to the link and read.
November 17, 2017 at 13:12
hi brit thank you for your updating. now we got the 2N letter for interview but there is no detail information that
1.how and where we check the medical, police clearance , payment for interview , education
2. is that enough by only authenticated education certificate of the winner .b/c we filled the DS-260 for both my wife and me(winner)
so pls help me there is no info. on the letter simply they mention wave site http://www.dvselectee.gov.
thank you
November 17, 2017 at 15:23
1. The instructions in the 1NL leads you to the embassy instructions.
2. Yes
Go to the link they gave and READ!
November 18, 2017 at 02:44
Hello brit , I have already faced my interview in US ambassy ,Nepal.I had a academic document in which my name was mistaken in spelling when I received .I had send that document for correction but now I came to know that it will take a bit longer time than I had thought .Ambassy had asked me to send my corrected document and kept me in hold . It may take 1 year to get my corrected document , what will be better to do in this situation?
November 18, 2017 at 14:38
You cannot delay 1 year. So do whatever it takes to get the corrected document faster.
November 24, 2017 at 21:28
Why they say it takes one year. It is not true. They have to correct within month man.
Kun ke ma mistake ho. 1 barsata lagdainani. Je bigreko bha ni 1/2 mahina ma ta hunchha ni.
November 18, 2017 at 02:55
Do we have to apostille our documents for the interview?
November 18, 2017 at 14:37
THat varies by embassy – check their instructions.
November 18, 2017 at 05:21
Dear BritSimon my case number is 2018AF12XXX should i expect 2NL for January Interviews . Thanks Sir.
November 18, 2017 at 14:34
January interview notifications have been sent already.
November 21, 2017 at 21:46
but my case is Current as you can see so what if I don’t get the 2NL .
November 21, 2017 at 22:07
Sometimes interviews are delayed to later months for various reasons. You can either be patient, or contact KCC to ask them.
November 22, 2017 at 08:04
Thanks Brit.
November 18, 2017 at 11:31
Hello
I’am a DV winner from Africa , my case number is AF15###. I have filled my DS 260 in July the 2sd, should I expect my 2Nl for January interview
Thank you so mush
November 18, 2017 at 14:27
No. Because your number is higher than the VB,
November 18, 2017 at 14:38
Sorry , I know that it might be a stupid question, but I want just to know, what’s going on, should I wait the next month, do I’am safe I want to know my situation
Thansk
November 18, 2017 at 14:42
If you want to know your situation, read and learn. britsimonsays.com/read-visa-bulletin/
November 18, 2017 at 17:31
Wife’s case number is 2018AF12XXX – but no 2NL received for January.
Submitted DS260s in June. Unlocked in August and resubmitted mid-September.
Assuming they’re still busy processing?
November 18, 2017 at 17:48
Maybe – but do check the ESC page in case you missed the email.
November 18, 2017 at 19:53
Thanks Brit, we just checked but it still shows 1NL.
November 18, 2017 at 23:29
OK – waiting…
November 19, 2017 at 04:20
My casenum is under the current VB of Asian region (Nepal)
I have submitted my DS260 in the end of may.
So when shall I expect my 2NL?
November 19, 2017 at 05:35
This month or perhaps next. Patience.
November 19, 2017 at 16:12
Minor changes
Hi,
I submit 260 form by 21 june 2017 for DV 2018, I noticed some ppl submit in October and they received the notification of interview not sure about their region.
Please clarify.
Best regards,
Abdul
November 20, 2017 at 01:23
britsimonsays.com/read-visa-bulletin/
November 20, 2017 at 10:17
Hello Brit. I have the interview on january. I have a question. I am the principal applicant and when completed ds260 with parents information i wrote 2 names for my father( because he changed his name) . Should i send prove for my father that changes his name?
November 20, 2017 at 15:14
Probably not needed, but over prepare.
November 20, 2017 at 17:15
Dear Mr. BritSimon
Many thanks for your valuable answers that help a lot. My wife is DV 2018 winner and she received the 2NL. The interview in the embassy will be early this January.
I have one question
1. My son full name includes 4 names in his passport and his family name is the 3d name in my full name in my passport. (I mean his family name is different than my family name). Is it lead to any problem??
I am looking forward your hear your advice.
November 20, 2017 at 17:51
No problem.
November 20, 2017 at 19:34
Thank you for everything.
Have a question.
Is Affidavit of Support is necessary or it is optionally?
November 20, 2017 at 20:42
https://britsimonsays.com/all-about-public-charge-affidavit-of-support-i-134/
November 20, 2017 at 22:18
I sent an email to unlock my ds 260 on 20 November 2018 is that OK or it gonna denied my case
November 21, 2017 at 01:43
Hello sir,
I got the visa 4 months ago….can I apply for the edv 2019?
does it effect my present visa status?
Thanking you.
November 21, 2017 at 01:48
Anyone could apply.
November 21, 2017 at 03:21
Hi Simon,
Could you please help me to understand
1) I applied from Ukraine and was selected, but I am currently living and working in the USA (L1 visa). Do I need to wait when my number will be current (14***) and complete DS260 and then file adjustment of status?
2) this NL2 is recived only when DS260 submited?
Thank you,
November 21, 2017 at 03:32
1. Yes
2. The AOS process is not based on DS260 submission. It is based on submission of the I-485 package. To understand the AOS process, read this link. http://forums.immigration.com/threads/dv-2018-aos-only.336256/
November 21, 2017 at 04:15
Thank you for your clarification.
November 21, 2017 at 05:20
2018EU77XX
Got my 2NL.
When should I be receiving further instructions by e-mail?
(I still can’t schedule an appointment in CEAC website.)
November 21, 2017 at 06:08
You have an appointment – nothing to schedule. Read the dvselectee instructions for your embassy.
November 21, 2017 at 18:43
Dvselectee instructions for my embassy:
Step 1: Register your appointment online
You need to register your appointment online. Registering your appointment
provides us with the information we need to return your passport to you after your
interview. Registration is free. Click the “Register” button below to register.
🙂
November 21, 2017 at 20:12
As you see, I DO need to register (or schedule) according to instructions of my embassy. However when I try to register my appointment on https://ais.usvisa-info.com, I bump into this error:
The Immigrant Visa case number provided is not ready to schedule an appointment. If you have not received an appointment letter from the National Visa Center (NVC), you can check the status of your IV case at http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/immigrate/nvc.html.
November 21, 2017 at 20:23
You need to understand the difference between scheduling an appointment (which I said, you do NOT need to do), and registering with the courier (which is what the embassy instructions have told you to do).
As for the problem you are having with that, I don’t have a solution.
November 21, 2017 at 07:40
I unlock my ds 260 to today is that ok
November 21, 2017 at 11:59
Hello Brit
Imessage asking on behalf of a french
The email address given in the ds260 seems to have been blocked.
pls advice me on how I can help him know if he has been scheduled?
should he write to KCC?
November 21, 2017 at 15:36
The 2NL will appear on the ESC page when the 2NL is sent – so you don’t need the email.
November 21, 2017 at 13:43
Dear Simon
If person give interview and they find a problem in their high-school diploma. Would that cancel the visa
November 21, 2017 at 15:29
If that meant the person failed to meet the requirement, yes.
November 21, 2017 at 14:40
what is the problem my friend share it with us inorder every body to be a ware of it thanks.
November 21, 2017 at 16:39
Do we need to have our passport number on our criminal records? Because on mine it only shows my id, and since my interview will be in a different country from where my id is, I’m worried that they won’t accept it.
November 21, 2017 at 17:13
No problem.
November 22, 2017 at 08:15
Dear Simon.
I have sleetced Virginia but I don’t know any one their if I provide them mailing addresses from different state, is that OK?
November 22, 2017 at 15:15
Yes
November 22, 2017 at 20:06
Dear Sir,
After the first entry in the US, is that true that we reveive our social security number a long time after the green card? Cause without the social security number, we can’t do anything in the US like find a job or rent an apartment, right ?
November 22, 2017 at 21:55
That is not normal, no. You typically would expect the SSN within 2 to 3 weeks – and if you don’t, you simply go to the SSA office.
November 24, 2017 at 08:01
Thanks for your answer.
You mean 2 or 3 weeks from the date you travelled for the first time to the US or from the date you receive the “real” plastic green card?
November 24, 2017 at 14:47
From entry. The SSN is not dependent on the Green Card
November 23, 2017 at 12:25
Hi Simom, iam from Ethiopia.
i have received my 2NLs in last week and currently i have university authenticated temporary Degree certificate and the orginal degree certificate is pending the printing and issuance of actual diploma. so
1. does the failure of having the orginal certificate create a problem?
2. i have 4 year work expriance from two different districts in two different jop tittle. but they need only minumum of two year work expriance. so.
shall i list one of them or both of work expriance?
November 23, 2017 at 14:48
1. Probably not.
2. All work experience and education should have been listed on your DS260.
November 23, 2017 at 13:20
hi brit, im from eu with cn 34***, i turn off ds at 22 may, but when i register the experince of work i put 2016 when really i start work in 2015, i had mistake . and 1 question ,during this time i start the new job and finished and the master of university, its nessesary to unlock the ds to put the correct information? thank u
November 23, 2017 at 14:47
You have plenty of time to correct that – so do so.
December 7, 2017 at 15:36
Can you give me your facebook to talk in private thank you
November 23, 2017 at 14:18
Dear Brit,
DV2018, AF16000
Originally from Algeria, I am a student in the UK and I have been living here for more than three years. My interview in Algeria maybe in February and I have been told that I need to take with me a copy of Criminal record but I am little bit confused which one I need A copy of Criminal record or police record?
Looking forward to hearing back from you
Best
November 23, 2017 at 14:46
The instructions lead you to the country reciprocity pages. There you will find info for police report needs for each country.
November 23, 2017 at 14:48
Thank you very much Sir for your quick reply
November 24, 2017 at 03:35
Dear BritSimon
Thank you very much your nonstop support. I have a question, I entre the usa 8th Nov. We can not get the social security card. We should go office to apply the social security card or they send to us the address which we fillup in the airport during the entering at USA.
November 24, 2017 at 05:37
Go to the ssa office.
November 24, 2017 at 10:32
Hello Simon ,
Thank you for your help.
I’m from Africa 2018AF19*** but I live for the moment in France (since the begining of November), my expectations are to have the interview around March.
Should that means that I have to police and court certificate from France also ?
Thank you
November 24, 2017 at 14:36
Most likely, yes.
November 26, 2017 at 14:29
Hello Brit,
I am a Dv2018 selectee. My case number is AF000442xx. when can I expect my 2NL?
Thanks!
November 26, 2017 at 15:06
Summer 2018.
November 27, 2017 at 00:52
Hello
I want just to know, if someone’s visa has refused before, after the interview, if yes , what are the reasons that can’t let the interviewer refuse your visa ,
Anyone have real idea can help
Thanks britsimon a lote
Thanks everyone
November 27, 2017 at 23:00
Make your question more clear. What exactly are you asking?
November 28, 2017 at 07:22
We have reviewed Department records and can confirm that your DV immigrant visa case was refused under 221(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), pending administrative processing in order to verify the applicant’s qualifications for this visa. We will notify you when this process has completed and the case is ready to move forward.
I received this email and does that mean my case is canceled or what
November 28, 2017 at 14:45
Just as they wrote – they are still working on your case.
November 28, 2017 at 13:38
Thanks a lot for your exceptionally great guide lines. please as I told you the last time about how I got my notifications to the interview, which was three day to the schedule time, & when I was there I explain everything to the consular, which she took my some of my original documents & ask me to do my medicals and send it to embassy. You also advice me to do the medicals and send it before the month ends, the medical results ready today , so I have gone for it & also send it to the embassy. Hope I’m not too late? Cos it’s just two weeks this I had my interview.
November 28, 2017 at 14:54
So now you will wait.
November 28, 2017 at 22:29
I Will patiently wait.
November 28, 2017 at 14:47
Dear Simon
How much time normally administrative process takes